Kahurangi Toi Ātea
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ's
The Screen Industry Training Programme has been developed by Industry Experts and Educational specialists to fast-track talented, hardworking, innovative participants through a short course that targets key roles in screen production, providing a gateway to building a successful career in film and tv production.
There are two components: Classroom Learning and Workplace Learning.
On successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a Certificate in Screen Craft Skills.
Classroom Learning is the first component of the Certificate in Screen Craft Skills ranging from levels 3 to 6. Participants will be assessed by Te Wānanga Whare Tapere o Takitimu for both in class learning and workplace learning outcomes. The production will employ 21 successful participants (Christchurch based) for this case study. Other participants will have the opportunity to complete the work place learning on future productions as they are identified throughout New Zealand.
It is compulsory for Level 3 & 4 to complete the ‘Introduction to Screen Industry’ microcredential, which is an online course that you can do from home.
Level 3 & 4 will have an 11-day classroom course held at the University of Canterbury.
Level 5 will have a 15-day classroom course held at the University of Canterbury.
Level 6 will have a 17-day classroom course held at the University of Canterbury.
Please note; all participants will need to attend the classroom courses in-person at the University of Canterbury.
Workplace Learning is the second component of the Certificate in Screen Craft Skills.
The selected participants for the Workplace Learning will gain hands-on, real-world training and experience on the film production HOLY DAYS, during prep, shoot and wrap. The programme will immerse participants in the fast-paced environment of a live set.
There are limited spaces available for the Workplace Learning component.
The Workplace Learning participants will be selected by the Course Tutors from the Classroom Learning participants. If you are not selected to do the Workplace Learning, you can apply for other productions in your region.
Please note; that only participants from the Canterbury region are eligible to be selected for the Workplace Learning for the 2024 Programme.
For the 2024 Programme, only participants who live in the Canterbury region are eligible to be selected for the production HOLY DAYS, but once you have completed the Classroom Learning component, you are able to complete your Certificate of Screen Craft Skills on another production.
At the University of Canterbury, 20 Kirkwood Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury 8041, New Zealand.
In and around Christchurch and the Canterbury region.
The course tutors are senior crew members from the New Zealand Screen Industry who have had years of experience on and off set. They are hand-picked by KAHURANGI TOI ATEA.
- Apply
Go to APPLICATION and apply online.
Applications close on the 30 September 2024.
- Interviews
Successful applicants will be notified of their interview on the 2 October 2024.
Interviews will take place, via zoom, on the 3 & 4 October 2024
Successful applicants will be notified of their selection for the Classroom Learning on the 5 October 2024.
- Classroom Learning
On completion of the Classroom Learning, the Course Experts will select who will proceed onto the film production HOLY DAYS to complete their Certificate in Screen Craft Skills. Successful participants will be notified on the 25 October 2024.
Please note: Workplace Learning is only available to those who are based in the Canterbury region for the 2024 National Screen Industry Training Programme.
- Workplace Learning
There are 21 places available for trainees to work on the production HOLY DAYS as a crew member. If you are selected, you will be contracted by the production HOLY DAYS to work set days/weeks during prep, shoot and wrap. You will be paid for the work that you do on the production.
You pay the course fees before you begin each component of the course. If you are not selected for the Workplace Learning, you do not pay a fee until you go onto a production.
Level 3 Classroom Learning – $600
Level 3 Workplace Learning – $600
Level 4 Classroom Learning – $700
Level 4 Workplace Learning – $700
Level 5 Classroom Learning – $800
Level 5 Workplace Learning – $800
Level 6 Classroom Learning – $1,000
Level 6 Workplace Learning – $1,000
Participants who are selected to be part of the Workplace Learning will receive a weekly wage, as per the crew contract they will receive prior to the commencement of work. The selected participants will be contracted by the production.
Internships will receive a stipend $500 per week
Level 3 participants will receive $1,200 per week
Level 4 participants will receive $1,300 per week
Level 5 participants will receive $1,500 per week
Level 6 participants will receive $1,200 per week when shadowing and $2,200 when flying solo.
Please note; Productions work a minimum of a 50 hour per week over 5 days, excluding lunch.
As the qualification(s) are being processed by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), without current NZQA approval, participants are unable to access studylink.
It is the participant’s responsibility to cover travel and accommodation while in Christchurch. We recommend working with your film community to brainstorm ideas for fundraising. If you are interested in participating in the course your Regional Film Office is a great resource to tap into for support.
As the courses have been designed by Screen Industry professionals, the Programme is specific to the roles that are needed on a production. Therefore, graduates from the Programme will be recognised as having specialised industry training, which makes their skills valuable, relevant and desirable to employers of screen projects.
The industry is hierarchical in its structure and the programme levels for each course, within each strand, indicate the employment opportunity pathway for the various departments.
KAHURANGI TOI ATEA will keep abreast of the upcoming projects and will update participants on when projects are coming to their area.
